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Vivistim Paired VNS Therapy Outcomes & Success at Comprehensive Stroke Centers Highlighted at ISC 2025

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Dr. Ronald Benitez to present Vivistim safety and outcomes data for the largest cohort of ischemic stroke survivors

AUSTIN, Texas and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Ronald P. Benitez, a neurosurgeon at Atlantic Brain and Spine, will present safety and outcomes data from the largest, real-world Vivistim® cohort of stroke survivors to-date during the American Heart Association’s 2025 International Stroke Conference. Manufactured by MicroTransponder®, Inc. (ISC Booth #1031) and FDA-approved as a Breakthrough Device, Vivistim is an implantable device that helps stroke survivors live fuller lives by pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with occupational or physical therapy to help ischemic stroke survivors improve their hand and arm function 2-3 times more than traditional stroke therapy alone.

“These outcomes are especially compelling considering patients showed positive responses to Paired VNS™ Therapy with Vivistim despite an average of 3.6 years post-stroke, supporting the efficacy of this innovative treatment in the chronic stroke population,” said Benitez. “Presenting this data at ISC to my fellow neurosurgeons and other health care professionals is significant because it demonstrates how this soon-to-be standard of care enhances outcomes for stroke survivors safely and effectively.”

During his oral abstract presentation (Feb. 5 at 9:27 a.m., Room 502B), Benitez will highlight the following methodology and results:

25 post-acute stroke patients with moderate to severe motor impairments in the arm and handThe Vivistim implant procedure is a standard VNS implant that requires no additional surgical trainingVivistim was implanted safely with no infections or surgical complications22 of 25 patients completed the six-week Vivistim Therapy™ protocolPatients ranged in age from 40 – 80 years (mean 62.6) with time to implantation post-stroke ranging from 1 – 11 yearsMean improvement in the Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) score was 9.53 points (baseline score averaged 33, and the average post-therapy score was 43)Patient with the longest follow-up (22 months) showed continued progress, shaving almost 1 minute off of timed tasks

Similar findings are being reported by other Vivistim Providers, which account for 20% of Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Centers and 50% of Becker’s 2024 100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs. Additional Vivistim-Related Sessions at ISC 2025:

Invited Symposium – Implementation of Paired VNS (Amanda Saylor, OT, AdventHealth – Feb. 5, 8:30 a.m., Room 515B)Invited Symposium – Bench to Bedside and Beyond – Adjunctive Neurostimulation Interventions and Therapies to Maximize Post-Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery (Dr. Jesse Dawson, University of GlasgowFeb. 5, 9:15 a.m., Room 502A)Poster/Abstract Session – Safety and Feasibility of Paired Upper Extremity Gamified Rehabilitation and Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Patients with Chronic Stroke (Megha Amin, PT, Mount Sinai Health System – Feb. 6, 7 p.m., Hall G)

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“Chronic stroke recovery is emerging as a key theme at ISC and among health care professionals, partly because Vivistim is the first clinically proven innovation in 30 years that helps increase neuroplasticity for ischemic stroke survivors,” said Richard Foust, CEO of MicroTransponder. “We’re proud to be at the forefront of chronic stroke recovery and partner with some of the best neurosurgeons, neurologists, physiatrists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and other stroke professionals, who are excited to renew hope for their patients.”

Stroke survivors like Kathy R., who was implanted by Benitez and began Vivistim Therapy in 2023, report improvement in activities of daily living and have maintained increased upper extremity function by activating self-initiated Vivistim Therapy. This added mechanism of action that enables stroke survivors to activate 30 minutes of vagus nerve stimulation by swiping the Vivistim Magnet across the implanted device helps extend the benefits of Vivistim Therapy beyond the initial 6 weeks of in-clinic occupational or physical therapy.

“I’m still celebrating firsts after completing the in-clinic portion of Vivistim Therapy in December 2023. Just recently, I was able to carry the laundry basket upstairs for the first time since my stroke,” said Kathy, who survived an ischemic stroke in 2020. “I’m so grateful for Vivistim and my team at Atlantic Health for bringing this intervention to New Jersey and believing in my goal to regain hand and arm function so I can knit again, use utensils to eat and write with my affected hand.”

Discover how you can offer hope to stroke survivors with Vivistim at Vivistim.com. Tap to review the clinical bibliography and safety information.

About MicroTransponder®, Inc.

MicroTransponder®, Inc. is a privately held, global medical device company based in Austin, Texas, committed to developing research-based neuroscience solutions. The company focuses on restoring dignity for people suffering from neurological conditions that impair sensory and motor function. MicroTransponder’s FDA-approved Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System is a first-of-its-kind, clinically proven medical technology that generates two to three times more improvement in upper limb function than traditional therapy for stroke survivors after six weeks of in-clinic occupational or physical therapy. For more information, visit Vivistim.com and review safety information at Vivistim.com/safety.

Media contact: Kristin Strauder, kristin@microtransponder.com, 850-524-5395

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Baidu to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 18, 2026

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BEIJING, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)) (“Baidu” or the “Company”), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that it will report its financial results for the First Quarter 2026 ended March 31, 2026, before the U.S. market opens on May 18, 2026. Baidu’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM on May 18, 2026, U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on May 18, 2026, Beijing Time).

Please register in advance of the conference call using the link provided below. It will automatically direct you to the registration page of “Baidu Inc. Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call”. Please follow the steps to enter your registration details, then click “Register”. Upon registering, you will then be provided with the dial-in number, the passcode, and your unique access PIN. This information will also be emailed to you as a calendar invite.

For pre-registration, please click:
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054331-iu876y.html

In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial-in number(s), the passcode and unique access PIN) provided in the calendar invite that you have received following your pre-registration.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at https://ir.baidu.com.

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following number until May 25, 2026:
US: 1 855 883 1031
Reply PIN: 10054331

About Baidu

Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on Nasdaq under “BIDU” and the HKEX under “9888.” One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

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Phase 1 of 139th Canton Fair Introduces New Dedicated Product Zones as Emerging Technologies Take Center Stage

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GUANGZHOU, China, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has further optimized its exhibition landscape with nine new dedicated product zones, reflecting ongoing structural shifts in global trade and the continued upgrading of China’s export portfolio.

Among the most closely watched additions in Phase 1 are the consumer and agricultural drone zones, both making their debut at the Canton Fair and offering a focused showcase of applications in the low‑altitude economy. The consumer drone zone showcases progress in flight control, AI‑based obstacle avoidance and energy efficiency across imaging, tourism, emergency response and patrol. The agricultural drone zone highlights precision farming, with spraying, seeding and field‑management demonstrations showing terrain‑following, intelligent route planning, and precise payload control.

On day one, a Shandong‑based drone manufacturer welcomed buyers from 30+ countries, with over 50 strong leads. One buyer, after seeing load and wind‑resistance demonstrations, immediately confirmed three sample units and even proposed becoming a regional distributor.

Display technology is another focal point of Phase 1, highlighting advances in color accuracy, energy efficiency, and overall visual performance. Developments in fine‑grained control, expanded color gamut, and reduced power consumption point to a clear trend toward immersive viewing experiences combined with sustainability gains.

The smart wearables zone underscores how intelligent devices are becoming key interfaces for human‑machine interaction. From real‑time language translation and adaptive noise cancellation to long‑term health monitoring and AI‑enabled eyewear, wearables are evolving from standalone products into integrated systems that support communication, well‑being, and productivity across daily and professional settings.

The service robots zone further illustrates how artificial intelligence is moving from conceptual exploration to large‑scale deployment. Advanced robots showcased across industrial, commercial, medical, and public‑service scenarios demonstrate growing autonomy, multi‑sensory perception, and closer human-robot collaboration.

By bringing emerging technologies into clearer focus through dedicated zones, the 139th Canton Fair is reinforcing its function as a platform where trade trends take shape, innovation meets application, and global buyers gain early insights into cutting-edge technologies.

For pre-registration, please click: https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/register/buyer/email?source_type=16

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OZMOSI Announces Strategic Partnership with Planview to Advance AI-Driven Planning in Pharmaceutical R&D

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By combining structured clinical intelligence with AI-driven portfolio planning, the partnership gives pharmaceutical teams a faster, clearer way to make high-stakes R&D decisions

SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, N.J., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OZMOSI, a leading provider of structured pharmaceutical development intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership with Planview, the leading AI-powered end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Delivery (DPD).

By integrating OZMOSI’s machine-readable clinical datasets directly into Planview’s AI-driven portfolio planning platform, external scientific data is now connected to internal R&D planning in one system,  helping pharmaceutical organizations better predict market shifts, prioritize R&D investments, and make faster, more confident decisions.

This integration brings external clinical reality into internal R&D decision-making, so teams can plan based on what’s actually happening, not just on what they hope will happen.

The two organizations combine deep expertise in complementary areas, united by a shared focus on improving the quality and usability of data for strategic decision-making. OZMOSI provides structured, machine-readable intelligence across clinical trials, drug development programs, regulatory activity, and scientific literature, built on a consistent taxonomy that standardizes how data is connected and understood. Planview’s platform enables organizations to model complex investment scenarios, align initiatives with corporate strategy, and optimize resource allocation.

Together, these capabilities give teams a clearer, more complete view of the R&D landscape, grounded in clean, standardized data and strengthened by AI-driven analysis.

“AI is only as powerful as the data that fuels it,” said Beau Bush, President and Founder of OZMOSI. “Pharmaceutical organizations have no shortage of data, but too often it’s fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to operationalize. By bringing OZMOSI’s structured data foundation together with Planview’s AI-driven planning capabilities, we’re enabling teams to move beyond disconnected analysis and toward truly integrated, forward-looking decision-making.”

“Strategic planning in pharmaceutical R&D is becoming increasingly dependent on advanced analytics and AI,” said  Louise Allen, Chief Product Officer at Planview. “Integrating OZMOSI’s clinical intelligence into Planview’s platform enables pharmaceutical leaders to make better decisions by combining trusted external data with AI-driven planning

OZMOSI’s dataset spans more than 800,000 clinical trials, over 35,000 drugs, and 4,000 diseases and conditions. It brings together insights from clinical trial registries, regulatory filings, scientific literature, company disclosures, and industry announcements into a unified, structured dataset.

When integrated into Planview’s platform, this intelligence enables pharmaceutical and biotech organizations to evaluate competitive landscapes, identify emerging clinical trends, and simulate portfolio outcomes with unprecedented precision.

Together, OZMOSI and Planview are redefining how pharmaceutical organizations approach R&D strategy, ensuring that investment decisions are guided by accurate, standardized, and AI-ready data. By combining internal portfolio visibility with a continuously updated external view of the market, the partnership helps leaders not only understand what they have, but what to do next.

About OZMOSI

Founded in 2013, OZMOSI specializes in transforming complex pharmaceutical R&D intelligence into structured, machine-readable data. The company provides the foundation needed for accurate competitive analysis, product forecasting, and portfolio strategy. Through its proprietary taxonomy and semantic layer, OZMOSI connects fragmented data across the pharmaceutical ecosystem, enabling faster, more confident decision-making for global pharma, biotech, and investment teams.

Based in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, OZMOSI is focused on making pharmaceutical intelligence clear, usable, and ready for the future of AI-driven strategy. Learn more at www.ozmosi.com.

About Planview

Planview is the leading end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Delivery (DPD), powered by advanced AI capabilities that give business and technology leaders the strategic foresight to prioritize investments and initiatives, make plans real within constraints, and pivot with certainty when things change. Our AI-driven connected platform of solutions underpins the business and digital transformations of more than 3,000 customers and 3.1 million users globally. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Planview has over 1,500 employees worldwide. Learn more at www.planview.com.

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